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Finance Director Lund explained that sale proceeds from the former Municipal Center site will be applied towards the bonds. Motion by Councilmember Johns, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to Adopt Resolution #15 -03 -062 Giving Preliminary Approval to the Issuance of GO Capital Improvement Plan Bonds in an Amount not to Exceed $4.2 million and Adopting the City of Ramsey's Capital Improvement Plan (for GO CIP Bonding Projects only) for the Years 2015 through 2019. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Johns, Kuzma, Riley, Shryock, and Williams. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Strommen. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 7.01: Consider Adopting Resolution #15 -03 -060 Conditionally Granting the Consent to Transfer Control of the Cable Television Grantee and Cable Television System from Comcast Corporation to GreatLand Connections, Inc. City Administrator Ulrich reviewed the staff report and recommendation to adopt the transfer resolution based upon the recommendation by Quad Cities Cable Communications Commission (QCCCC) based on the settlement and conditions imposed by the consent resolution. Karen George, Executive Director of the QCCCC, provided a review of the transfer of ownership from Comcast Corporation to GreatLand Connections, Inc. She indicated that QCCCC has been negotiating a settlement agreement over the past two years to extend the franchise to August 31, 2020, with an automatic extension renewal to 2024. Ms. George advised of the terms of the settlement agreement and answered questions of the Council relating to the anticipated timeline for federal approval. Motion by Councilmember Johns, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to Adopt Resolution #15 -03 -060 Conditionally Granting the Consent to Transfer Control of the Cable Television Grantee and Cable Television System from Comcast Corporation to GreatLand Connections, Inc. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Johns, Williams, Kuzma, Riley, and Shryock. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Strommen. Acting Mayor LeTourneau extended the City's appreciation to Ms. George for her work on this effort. 7.02: Consider Authorizing Professional Services, Cost -Share Agreement, and Review Updates Related to the Future Ramsey Business Park Asst. City Administrator /Economic Development Manager Brama reviewed the staff report and recommendation to authorize Bolton and Menk to complete the work outlined in the submitted proposal and authorize the cost -share model agreement with Hageman Holdings and Pearson Properties for the professional services as outlined in the Request for Quotes (RFQ). City Council / March 10, 2015 Page 6 of 11